There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Galaboda by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 50mRs 1,234–1,431Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Weherahenatrain Maradana
3h 34mRs 740–3,677Drive 154.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Galabodacar 154.7 km
1h 58mRs 6,804–9,827Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Galabodataxi 154.7 km
1h 58mRs 42,000–55,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galaboda is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galaboda is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Galaboda station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Galaboda. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Weherahena via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Colombo and Galaboda is 166 km. The road distance is 154.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galaboda without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Colombo to Galaboda, including transfers.
Colombo to Galaboda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Galaboda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galaboda is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galaboda, Southern, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–590 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Weherahena 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Weherahena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 42,000–55,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and How to get from JFK to New York City - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Galaboda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Galaboda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Weherahena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galaboda is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Colombo to Galaboda.
There are 3489+ hotels available in Galaboda.